Question

) Ashley had some candy to give to her five

children. She first took six pieces for
herself and then evenly divided the rest
among her children. Each child received
two pieces. With how many pieces did
she start?
candi

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

The first step: 2×5=10

The second step: 10+6=16

It said each child received 2 pieces, and since there were 5 children, I x them together to make 10. I proceeded to add 6 as it said that Ashley had taken the first 6 candies. So then I got the answer 16.